Overview

The TESOL (With Transitional B Certification) at Columbia University provides a comprehensive pathway for educators to transition into public school classrooms within the New York City Department of Education. This specialised programme combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on fieldwork to prepare candidates for the challenges of multilingual environments. Students benefit from a structured curriculum that leads to both a Master of Arts degree and a recommendation for New York State Initial Teacher Certification.

Why TESOL (With Transitional B Certification) at Columbia University?

This programme offers a unique opportunity for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to apply their international experiences to the New York City public school system. Participants are supported by both the TESOL Program and the Peace Corps Fellows Program, ensuring a robust network of mentorship and professional guidance. The curriculum is specifically designed to balance full-time teaching responsibilities with advanced graduate studies, allowing students to implement innovative pedagogical theories directly into their own classrooms. Through research projects and field experiences, students explore the complexities of language learning across grades PK-12.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 19179 per semester
National fee: USD 19179 per semester
Local fee: USD 19179 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Educational linguistics
Pedagogical English grammar
Second language acquisition
Second language assessment
TESOL methodologies for PK-6
TESOL methodologies for 7-12
Pedagogical approaches in the content areas
Fieldwork in TESOL
Classroom Discourse

Careers with TESOL (With Transitional B Certification)

Graduates of this programme are primarily prepared for roles as certified English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers within the public school sector. The certification covers grades PK-12, allowing for diverse career opportunities in primary and secondary education. By completing the Transitional B pathway, graduates are equipped to serve in New York City schools, addressing the needs of diverse student populations in multicultural and multilingual urban settings. The programme's focus on practical classroom experience ensures that graduates are ready to take on leadership roles in language instruction and curriculum development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational linguistics
Pedagogical English grammar

Second language assessment

TESOL methodologies for PK-6
TESOL methodologies for 7-12
Pedagogical approaches in the content areas for teachers of PK-12 ESL
Fieldwork in TESOL

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 220 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
$75 Application Fee
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Supplemental application required (included in online application)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year
Out-of-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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